Anguilla
dependent territory of the UKIndependence none (dependent territory of the UK)
Anguilla as the 1996 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 80 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.
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Geography
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto | Rico
14 fieldsTerrain
flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone
- lowest point:
- Caribbean Sea 0 m
- highest point:
- Crocus Hill 65 m
Land use
- arable land:
- NA%
- permanent crops:
- NA%
- meadows and pastures:
- NA%
- forest and woodland:
- NA%
- other:
- NA% (mostly rock with sparse scrub oak, few trees, some commercial salt ponds)
Environment
- current issues:
- supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system
- natural hazards:
- frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)
- international agreements:
- NA
People
15 fieldsPer 1,000 population(1996 est.)
Male · female(1996 est.)
Age structure
- 0-14 years:
- 28% (male 1,491; female 1,450)
- 15-64 years:
- 64% (male 3,418; female 3,275)
- 65 years and over:
- 8% (male 342; female 448) (July 1996 est.)
Sex ratio
- at birth:
- 1.04 male(s)/female
- under 15 years:
- 1.03 male(s)/female
- 15-64 years:
- 1.04 male(s)/female
- 65 years and over:
- 0.76 male(s)/female
- all ages:
- 1.02 male(s)/female
Government
Dependent territory of the UK; Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch; Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994) was appointed by the governor from members of the House of Assembly
19 fieldsLegislature, 7 seatsone dot, one seat
Executive branch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch; represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1 November 1995)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994) was appointed by the governor from members of the House of Assembly
- cabinet:
- Executive Council was appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
House of Assembly
- elections last held 16 March 1994 (next to be held March 1999);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (11 total, 7 elected) ANA 2, AUP 2, ADP 2, independent 1
Political parties and leaders
- Anguilla National Alliance (ANA), David CARFY;
- Anguilla United Party (AUP), Hubert HUGHES;
- Anguilla Democratic Party (ADP), Victor BANKS
International organization participation
Caricom (observer), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), OECS (associate)
Flag
- blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag;
- the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below
Economy
Anguilla has few natural resources, and the | economy depends heavily on tourism, offshore banking, lobster | fishing, and remittances from emigrants.
20 fieldsInstalled generating capacity, 2,000 kW
Economic overview
Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. Output growth has averaged about 7% in recent years, mainly as a result of boom in tourism thanks to economic expansion in North America and the UK. The economy, and especially the tourism sector, suffered a setback in late 1995 due to the effects of Hurricane Luis in September.
Agricultural output had only just begun to recover from a drought in 1994 when Luis hit. Anguillan officials have put substantial effort into developing the offshore financing sector. A comprehensive package of financial services legislation was enacted in late 1994. In the medium term, prospects for the economy will depend on the tourism sector and, therefore, on continuing income growth in the industrialized nations.
Labor force
4,400 (1992); by occupation: commerce 36%, services 29%, construction 18%, transportation and utilities 10%, manufacturing 3%, agriculture/fishing/forestry/mining 4%
Agriculture
- pigeon peas, corn, sweet potatoes;
- sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, poultry;
- fishing (including lobster)
Transportation
5 fieldsAirports by runway lengthpaved left, unpaved right · 2 in all
Networkskm
Communications
7 fieldsTelephone system
- domestic:
- modern internal telephone system
- international:
- microwave radio relay to island of Saint Martin (Guadeloupe and Netherlands Antilles)
Cite this entry
Central Intelligence Agency. “Anguilla.” The World Factbook 1996. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/anguilla/1996.